Former minister accuses Ross of ‘bombastic fakery’ over Stepaside station

Former justice minister Alan Shatter has launched a scathing attack on Transport Minister Shane Ross, accusing him of “bombastic fakery” and “fantasy politics” over his plans to reopen Stepaside Garda Station.

Mr Shatter lashed out at his constituency rival as he refused to rule out running in the next general election, saying he has yet to decide whether to try and win back the seat he lost in 2016.

Speaking on RTÉ radio, Mr Shatter said that despite Mr Ross’s promises to re-open Stepaside Garda Station, the new plan appears to be to put a “modular or prefab” building in its place.